Jesus told many parables. The Parable of the Sower is basic. We need to understand this one. The sermon will cover four questions – Why this parable? Who is the …
Jesus’ True Family (Mark 3:20-35)
Who is part of the family of God? Jesus says that it is not who you think it is. Outsiders are insiders & insiders are outsiders. Jesus clarifies who a …
Jesus Calls Me Into His Community (Mark 3:7-19)
Are you LOVED? Do you BELONG? Where do you belong and with whom do you belong? Your answer points to a powerful source of your identity and life purpose. Maybe …
Jesus Frees Me From Religion (Mark 2:23-3:6)
Religion. Most people in the world follow one. They are looking for a warm teddy bear hug but find it is actually a cold boa constrictor squeeze. Using the legalistic …
The Scandal of Grace (Mark 2:13-22)
Child abuser. Wife-beater. Abortion. Racism. Adultery. Human trafficker. Obscene wealth. What is on your “worst sins” list? The scandal of grace is that Jesus did not come to call good …
Forgiveness for Paralyzed Sinners (Mark 2:1-12)
Shame. It’s a powerful emotion that cripples many. Freedom from shame is found when two important questions are answered. First, can I be forgiven of my sins? Second, who can …
Celebrity, Leprosy, and the Priority of Jesus (Mark 1:35-45)
“If it goes viral, it is a success to chase after!” “If it is a viral disease, stay away!” But not for Jesus. Jesus withdrew from celebrity and was …
Jesus’ Supreme Authority (Mark 1:21-34)
Have you heard the phrase, “power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely?” Authority is the right to exercise power. We all rebel against authority in our lives, because many times it …
Jesus On Uncommon Mission (Mark 1:12-20)
It’s all unexpected. Jesus is announced as the Messiah-King, the Son of God. The prophets, promised forerunner, and God himself affirm it. But then King is led to temptation, his …
Royal Announcement of the Supreme Son (Mark 1:2-11)
Mark knows that if his Roman audience was to accept the story of the King they would expect a credible herald to announce His arrival. No one arrived and said, …